Poll: Is August the start of autumn or the last month of summer?
According to Ireland's national weather forecaster, the autumn months are comprised of September, October, and November.
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However, the Irish traditional calendar categorises August 1st as the start of autumn, with the summer months consisting of May, June, and July.
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